SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21G98
HLFXGB21G98 belongs to Halifax PLC in Eastleigh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21G98 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | G98 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Eastleigh Market Street |
| City | Eastleigh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HLFX Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- G98 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21G98?
HLFXGB21G98 identifies Eastleigh Market Street, a unit of Halifax PLC in Eastleigh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21G98?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21G98 is Eastleigh Market Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21G98 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What does each part of HLFXGB21G98 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and G98 is the code of the branch Eastleigh Market Street.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21G98 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21G98.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.